Let's stick to facts if that is possible on medium. Father lives in Florida on the water. Their home is concrete block as is the majority of homes built on the coast. There is a lot of land mass from the coast to the middle of the state.

I have lived through many severe hurricanes in a wood framed home. People need to take appropriate steps to survive. As a side note; I am an Environmental and Safety Professional who has 35 years of experience.